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Hours 
Our staff are individuals who thrive in the outdoors, love the mountains, and are passionate about what they do. We are looking for people who share in this passion, maybe for a season, or maybe as part of an exciting career.
Employment opportunities
Join our team!
Mount Sima is the little big hill brought to you by a hardworking, dedicated team of individuals. There are opportunities all year long to work in the mountains.
Current openings
Visit our YuWin page for current openings.
Jobs at Mount Sima
Winter Positions: December to April
- Ski/Snowboard Instructor
- Lift Operator
- Patrol/First Aid
- Guest Services & Ticketing
- Rental Shop & Rental Tech
- Food & Beverage
- Maintenance
Summer Positions: May/June to August
- Summer Camp Counsellor
- Bike Trail Building & Maintenance
- Bike Park Ticket Window & Guest Services
- Maintenance
September to October
- Fall Brushing
October to December
- Snow Making
Email your inquiries to guestservices@mountsima.com.
Volunteer
Mount Sima is a proud community-based hill with big spirit.
Our hill operations and events would not not be possible without the support of a strong community of volunteers. As a volunteer you’ll earn “Sima Bucks” and other perks. Volunteers are needed for events, fall brushing and other hill operations.
If interested in volunteering please email volunteer@mountsima.com.
Our Staff
SAM OETTLI
General Manager
Sam is born and raised in Whitehorse. Started riding at the mountain the day it opened. Started volunteering with the Canadian Ski Patrol in 2000. Patrol leader from 2005 to 2011. Worked also in maintenance and grooming during that time. Operations Manager from 2011 to 2020. He is proud to continue to serve the community as we continue to make Mt. Sima the fantastic destination ski hill it is. Looks forward to seeing you out on the slopes!
AMIE SHEPPARD
Guest Services Manager
Amie has helped in many areas of Sima. Starting as the Trails Crew Supervisor in 2019, spending summer 2020 helping Maintenance and Bike Trails, and building the base with the Snowmaking team 2019 and 2020. Since 2020/2021 winter season she is happy to help as the Guest Services Manager.
TASHA MAZOULLEC
Snow School Manager
Tasha joined Mt Sima's team for 2020/21 winter season. Having grown up in interior BC, she loves spending time in the mountains and hitting the slopes whether it be on skis or snowboard. She is happy to be a part of Whitehorse's local ski hill, and enjoys helping newcomers find their ski legs and discover the joy of gliding.
KIRSTIE SIMPSON
Pro Patrol
Kirstie has been a volunteer patroller with the Canadian Ski Patrol (CSP) since Mount Sima opened. She took on management of the Mount Sima ski patrol staff in 2019 and works in tandem with the CSP alpine patrol leader. All patrollers at Mount Sima are trained to the same exacting first aid and rescue standards and work as a cohesive team on all days the hill is open to the public.
DEVIN WITTIG
Pre-season & Sponsorship Coordinator
Devin coordinates both the preseason training program for Mount Sima and the sponsorship efforts. He loves living in the north and spends all his time either at Mount Sima or playing in the mountains. Devin look forward to seeing you out here.